Why does crude oil seep out of the ground on this beautiful Caribbean Island?

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Oil and gas production are typically associated with specific regions of the Earth, and Caribbean Islands aren't one of those. Despite this fact, one small but very unique Caribbean Island has an active onshore oil and gas industry due to its very unique geology. Specific plate tectonic details have combined to make this island emerge from the sea, and the same processes have generated oil and gas in the rocks underneath the island. This video talks about this unique place and the geology that forms it. A cool "sandbox model" is used to demonstrate a key process, which is also illustrated live with a Microsoft Paint diagram.

All Comments (21)

@TheGiggleMasterP 14 hours ago

I don't know whats more impressive, his vast knowledge or the skill in MS Paint
@tippyc2 yesterday

I swear this guy is the Bob Ross of MS Paint. I'm just waiting for him to draw a happy little island.
@Bcarn1998 yesterday

Dude I love your videos and nonchalant delivery. Discovered this channel a couple days ago. I never thought I’d be this into geology.
@dashore yesterday

What a great way to understand a complicated science ,with a master instructor. Deserves tons of subscribers.
@paulgush 23 hours ago

Interesting as always. And timely too. I met a sailor from Barbados last weekend who was telling me that Barbados is the most windward of the Windward Isles, and that it juts out from the island chain. Now I know why!
@alexrobbins4566 yesterday

love ur vids man, nothing else like em on youtube i really appreciate all the effort and time
@Cheapflytie yesterday

Awesome video as usual. Keep up the great work!
@lauraweiss7875 7 hours ago

I love Barbados, and I love geology. Thanks for putting this together for us to learn from. Cheers!
@christianhunt7382 20 hours ago

dude, this is the best channel i've found on youtube. this is geology class, and i'm super happy to have stumbled into it
@evan2165 yesterday

This channel is a really good resource for learning- Thank you for makin stuff like this!!
@martinargota yesterday

Thank you for including metric system units in your videos! Love your work. Greetings from Argentina!
@michaelchancey5505 yesterday

Wow. as Johnny Carson would say, "I did not know that." Very interesting, thanks!
@oldtimer1102 7 hours ago

Always good to learn something new at 73 years of age. Thanks for what you do!
@robertszallavarysullivan9570 6 hours ago

A fascinating, well done presentation 👍
@TwoAcresandaMule yesterday

Love these videos man.
@tropics8407 15 hours ago

Fascinating 👊 well done
@StyxBoyd yesterday

Thats pretty cool. Had no idea that was going on down in Barbados. I know you're fond of the Appalachians, but your diversions around the globe are pretty fascinating. Thanks for putting these out
@mauicountygis5450 yesterday

Fantastic video. Great level of detail and expertise AF
@scooterload yesterday

Love your laid back way of explaining things. Been wanting a geology follow that wasn’t too nerdy. Subbed.
@barcotics1880 9 hours ago

ms paint skills are unparalleled